Common juniper (red) - dried fruit - spice - 50g
Product characteristics
Contents: dried fruit
Country of origin: EU
Classification: Juniperus communis
Weight: 50g
Description
COMMON JUNIPER (RED) - dried fruit - spice - 50g
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Plant description A species of evergreen shrub, rarely low tree, belonging to the cypress family. Occurs in the northern hemisphere from the polar region to the mountains of southern Europe, Asia and North America. It grows in very different habitats - from swamps, through forests, to grasslands, fallow lands and rocky areas. It is also a very variable species - the Eurasian typical variety reaches up to several meters in height, while the other varieties creep or rise, reaching a small height. Common juniper has versatile utility and played an important role in human culture, also as a magic plant. It is used, among others as a medicinal, edible, essential oil, dyeing plant. It has characteristic, dark blue fruits that, when set, are green and ripen only the next autumn - the so-called juniper berry. |
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Properties - dried juniper fruit is a traditional spice for meat and tinctures. Their bitter-sweet taste with a distinct, burning note goes well with marinades and perfectly complements vegetable dishes. |
